KOIGU HERITAGE SWEATER COLLECTION
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When Koigu Wool Designs first began, Maie and Taiu Landra
sold sweaters handknit out of our own sheep’s wool at local
markets. We are bringing back 10 of these classic colourwork
sweaters designed by Koigu co-founder, Maie Landra, in the 80s
and 90s. Featuring traditional Estonian knitwear motifs in
bottom-up, seamed charted sweater patterns.

VISIONS OF SPRING SWEATER
In Estonian knitting, the “Tollakiri” and “Ohvrikirstukiri” motifs, seen on socks and mittens, are ancient symbols of protection and spirituality. These are deeply rooted in pre-Christian beliefs and have been passed down through generations. A crossed star or multi-pointed shape, found throughout Estonia, symbolizes ancestral connection, blessings, and remembrance. In southern Estonia, a stylized eight pointed star or a square-cross within a grid is common on dowry items, representing offerings made to gods and spirits.

MATERIALS:
Yarn: Koigu Cheers, single-ply light worsted, 100% crossbred
wool (Lincoln/Merino) (100g/200yds/183m)
Sample Palette:
MC: CH374 - brown
CC1: CH000 - white
CC2: CH093 - mustard
CC3: CH376 - rust
Yarn Amounts:
XS-XL: MC: 4 skeins, CC1: 2 skeins, CC2: 2 skeins, CC3: 1 skein
2XL-5XL: MC: 5 skeins, CC1: 3 skeins, CC2: 3 skeins, CC3: 1 skein

NEEDLES & TOOLS:
5mm & 4mm Circular Needles
5mm & 4mm Straight Needles
2 stitch holders
tapestry needle

SIZE:
Sizes: XS (S)(M)(L)(XL), 2XL (3XL)(4XL)(5XL)
Finished Bust: 31” (34”)(38”)(46”)(50”), 54”(57”)(61”)(65”)
(78, 87, 97, 117, 126, 136, 146, 155, 165 cm)
Ease: Finished bust measurements include approximately 4”
(10 cm) of positive ease.

GAUGE:
23 sts and 24 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in colorwork pattern,
blocked
Pattern Repeat: 22 sts x 23 rows